Using adjectives and adverbs

1 Each of the following sentences has a word or phrase missing. Choose a

word from the box and rewrite the sentence putting a word from the box
below in the correct place.

rudely stupidly friendly beautiful nearly

tomorrow probably last year quickly hard

1 He went to Australia and had a fabulous time. I think he’ll go again

this year.
2 She fell off her bike, but luckily she got her balance back just in time.
3 They ignored my advice and didn’t take umbrellas, so they got
soaked!
4 I left when I realised it was a private moment for them!
5 They both worked really to pass their law exams.
6 She’s such a girl - always says hello and asks how you are.
7 They live in a really city - it’s so lovely to visit and look at all the
buildings.
8 I’m going to the hairdressers - my hair is in desperate need of a cut!
9 We’ll go I think - it really does depend on whether the car gets fixed
or not.
10 I thought he spoke to her very. There was no need to speak like that.

2 Plan a short presentation about a fabulous holiday destination you know

of/have visited. Make some notes about the topics in the box.

• any historical information • main tourist attractions

• the scenery • type of food and restaurants
• main positive features of available
the place • is it lively or very quiet?

3 In pairs take turns to give your presentations to each other. Listen to

your partner’s presentation carefully and give them advice on the
following points.
1 How clear is the information given?
2 Is the speaking clear and easy to understand without being too fast,
slow, loud or quiet?
3 Is it a persuasive presentation? Would you visit the place? Why/why
not?

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Using adjectives and adverbs

TEACHER’S NOTES:

Aim: to provide practice of adjectives and adverbs as well as the can

do statement; giving presentations about a place. This
worksheet is designed to be used in conjunction with unit 3.3.
Time: 40 minutes
Materials: photocopies of the worksheet for each student

1 Get students to rewrite the sentences by filling in the correct

adjective or adverb. Give students time to compare their answers
before eliciting them from the class. Encourage peer correction.

Answers: 1 Last year he went to Australia and had a fabulous time.

I think he’ll go again this year. 2 She nearly fell off her bike, but luckily
she got her balance back just in time. 3 They stupidly ignored my
advice and didn’t take umbrellas, so they got soaked! 4 I quickly left
when I realised it was a private moment for them! 5 They both worked
really hard to pass their law exams. 6 She’s such a friendly girl -
always says hello and asks how you are. 7 They live in a really
beautiful city - it’s so lovely to visit and look at all the buildings.
8 Tomorrow I’m going to the hairdressers - my hair is in desperate
need of a cut! 9 We’ll probably go I think - it really does depend on
whether the car gets fixed or not. 10 I thought he spoke to her very
rudely. There was no need to speak like that.

2 Students extend the can do statement from unit 3.3 by giving a

presentation on a wonderful holiday destination instead of a city
they know. Students can follow more or less the same rules as in
the Student’s Book, pages 40-42. Recap with students and make
sure they plan their presentation carefully in order to make it clear,
interesting and audible. Monitor whilst they plan and give
assistance where necessary.
3 In pairs students take turns to give their presentations to each
other. Get them to offer each other advice according to the
guidelines given. If time at the end, ask students to give their
presentations to the class.

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